Troubleshoot Composer: Content exceeds 75,000 characters

The text editor has a 75,000 character limit. If you exceed it, a warning appears saying, "Error in rich text context" meaning the newly-added content cannot be saved. 

The limit counts both visible text and invisible HTML code. Invisible characters are usually the culprit.

In this article

• Break up content
• Upload images before inserting
• Clear formatting before pasting
• Validate links before pasting

Break up content

Break up large amounts of text into multiple elements using Tabs, Accordions, or the Posts module. This improves readability and prevents character limit issues.

Invisible HTML characters often come from formatting imported from Word or Google Docs or improper image insertion. To see what's adding bulk, click the "Source" button in the editor toolbar to view raw HTML. You may notice far more code than visible content.

Upload images before inserting

Base64 images (encoded image data) are the most common cause of excessive characters. They cause performance issues and are blocked by the character limit.

Always upload images to Resources or File Manager first, then insert them using the editor button. Never paste images directly into the content editor.

Clear formatting before pasting

Word and Google Docs embed unnecessary formatting code with every style. Use Paste as Plain Text to strip this junk code:

• Windows: Ctrl + Shift + V
• Mac: Cmd + Shift + V

Paste as plain text, then use the editor toolbar to add styling as needed.

Validate links before pasting

URLs copied from email newsletters or trackers contain hidden characters that inflate character count. Visit the link in your browser first, then copy the URL directly from the address bar.

If you've applied all these fixes and the character count still exceeds 75,000, contact Finalsite Support for assistance.